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<strong>Lizard</strong> Lifeboat Station<br />
Lifeboat Day<br />
11th August<br />
The boathouse, Kilcobben Cove<br />
Find out about the lifesaving work of the<br />
<strong>Lizard</strong> RNLI and take a tour of the lifeboat<br />
Rose, while raising money to keep the<br />
lifeboat running.<br />
Coverack Regatta<br />
18th August<br />
Coverack Harbour<br />
01326 281448<br />
A celebration of the sea and the activities<br />
that are associated with it, from swimming to<br />
sailing. There will also be stalls and games<br />
throughout the afternoon.<br />
Porthleven Lifeboat Day<br />
18th August<br />
Harbour Head, Porthleven<br />
The main fundraising event for Porthleven<br />
RNLI, this is a day of activities starting at<br />
around 10.30am.<br />
There will be displays, stalls, music and<br />
demonstrations, including from one of the<br />
area’s lifeboats (subject to weather and<br />
emergencies).<br />
Rock Pool Safari<br />
20th August<br />
Coverack Beach 01326 281448<br />
Explore what is hiding in the rock pools under<br />
the direction of Peter Wood. Take along<br />
buckets and spaces and wear non-slip beach<br />
shoes – fun for all the family from 1pm.<br />
Tide Challenge<br />
22nd August<br />
Coverack Beach 01326 281448<br />
Spend the afternoon building a structure out<br />
of sand, rocks and other materials found on<br />
the beach, then wait for the tide to come in.<br />
The team standing on the last remaining<br />
structure battling the water will be crowned<br />
the winners.<br />
Coverack Summer Fete<br />
26th August<br />
Lambeage Hall and The Battery,<br />
Coverack 01326 281448<br />
Stalls, games and family activities will take<br />
place in this celebration of summer from 2pm.<br />
The streets of Helston will be lined with people trying to<br />
catch a glimpse of this year’s carnival - September 7th<br />
Tallys an Tir – Traditions and<br />
Stories of the Land<br />
31st August<br />
Kestle Barton, Manaccan<br />
www.cornishstories.com<br />
The culmination of a year-long project that<br />
looks at the history of farming and the land in<br />
the area, including stories, photographs and<br />
video footage. Funded by the Heritage Lottery<br />
Fund and FEAST Cornwall, it has been working<br />
with people in the community and primary<br />
schools within five areas around Cornwall.<br />
Continues into 1st September.<br />
SEPTEMBER 2013<br />
Chyvarloe Farm open day<br />
1st September<br />
07979 196569<br />
Join the farm for its 3rd annual open day.<br />
Meet the animals, visit the market, walk the<br />
trails and have a go at ploughing. barbecue<br />
and refreshments. 12pm - 5pm. Free event.<br />
Helston Harvest Fair<br />
Pet and Dog Shows<br />
7th September<br />
Epworth Hall, Helston<br />
01326 568936<br />
Furry friends will be on display at the annual<br />
pet show at 10am followed by the dog show<br />
at 1pm.<br />
Helston Carnival<br />
7th September<br />
Helston town centre<br />
01326 568936<br />
All manner of costumes will be on display as<br />
Helston community groups and individuals<br />
parade through the town at 5.30pm.<br />
Heroes of hand plane<br />
7th September<br />
Poldhu 01326 558424<br />
Join us at Poldhu forthe local legends of hand<br />
planing challenge, the newcraze in body surfing.<br />
Prizes forvarious categories on offer.£2toenter.<br />
Helston Harvest Fair<br />
Horticultural Show<br />
8th September<br />
Old Cattle Market, Helston<br />
01326 568936<br />
The best fruit and vegetables, flowers, crafts<br />
and photography will be on display from<br />
1pm, with the top three exhibits in each class<br />
receiving a certificate and the best taking<br />
home a trophy. At Coronation Park next<br />
door there will be community stalls and the<br />
Camborne Pond Hoppersclub sailing model<br />
boats in the lake.<br />
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